• 1. Permanent marker

    Permanent marker

    After attempting to break into an apartment, these bright young men were caught by the police who recognized their “disguises.” Don’t know how they were able to do that.
    (story)

  • 2. Furnace filter

    Furnace filter

    I honestly don’t even know. The scariest part? This man hasn’t been caught yet. (story)

  • 3. A bouquet

    A bouquet

    The “Bouquet Bandit,” as he was so affectionately known, would tie robbery notes to bundles of flowers and give them to the tellers. (story)

  • 4. Santa suit

    Santa suit

    Santa demanded money to “pay his elves.” Seriously. (story)

  • 5. Sinks

    Sinks

    Yes, that is a sink. And yes, that is an idiot. (story)

  • 6. A mask designed to look like a black man

    No words.

  • 7. Duct-tape

    Duct-tape

    The classic. Everyone knows about the Duct Tape Bandit, the modern day Robin Hood. (story)

  • 8. Darth Vader mask

    Darth Vader mask

    This might not be a horrible disguise. I honestly wouldn’t mess with Darth, especially Darth with a gun AND force powers? No wonder he hasn’t been caught. (story)

  • 9. A tree

    A tree

    Somehow, this guy who actually taped branches to his head was able to successfully rob a bank. People never expect trees. (story)

  • 10. 30 rack of beer

    30 rack of beer

    Where are the eye-holes on the box? Another brilliant strategic move. (story)

  • 11. Thongs

    Thongs

    Somehow, these two guys’ intense sex appeal couldn’t stop them from getting caught. (story)

  • 12. Gumby costume

    Gumby costume

    Police unfortunately caught the Gumby Bandit after he spilled 27 cents on the counter and left the scene. (story)

  • 13. Bananas

    Bananas

    No one suspects fruits. NO ONE. (story)

  • 14. Mop

    Mop

    After the clerk took too long to give this mop-clad man his money, he ended up taking off. Probably because he realized he was wearing a mop. (story)

  • 15. Clown outfit

    Clown outfit

    On halloween morning, this lady decided it’d be a good idea to stay in costume and roba bank. I admire her dedication to the holiday. (story)

  • 16. Nun outfit

    Nun outfit

    I’ve never trusted nuns, anyway. (story)

  • 17. Spray-paint

    Spray-paint

    The world lost a great man that day. (story)

  • 18. Elvis

    Elvis

    Few things are scarier than zombies. Now, zombie Elvis? Brilliant disguise. (story)

  • 19. Your hands

    Your hands

    This is cute. Just a friendly game of peek-a-boo. (story)

  • 20. Dish towel

    Dish towel

    I don’t think I can even justify this one. This guy is a moron. Or just a guy with a really cool DIY bandana. (story)